Are you eating your fruits and veggies? In a recent informal poll by HealthyWomen, 42 percent of respondents answered that question with a resounding no, reporting only consuming 0-2 servings a day. A close second (40 percent) say they consume 3-5 servings, which is still lower than the American Heart Association’s suggested amount, which calls…

Do you have a love-hate relationship with your sweet tooth? Do you love taking a big, chocolaty bite of that candy bar you crave after lunch, but you hate those extra few pounds you put on over the course of the year? If your sugar habit is out of control and you’re ready to kick it…

Foods that promote weight loss might seem too good to be true—after all, doesn’t nearly everything have calories? But some foods really can help you along your weight loss journey when you choose them over other options. Here are 10 to add to your diet in moderation. 1. Apples Research has shown that eating a…

You want your child to eat more vegetables. You beg and you plead, but her diet consists of grilled cheese, pizza, chicken nuggets and other stereotypical kid fare. You have good reason to want your children to eat veggies. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, vegetables offer nutrients such as folate, vitamin A,…

Mosquitoes are one of summer’s biggest annoyances, but their impact may be even more significant than an itchy bite, because these pests sometimes carry serious illnesses. The most common mosquito-borne illnesses in the United States include Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the La Crosse encephalitis virus, St. Louis encephalitis and the West Nile virus. (Many Americans…

You’ve heard all the advice: Drink eight glasses of water a day. Stay properly hydrated while exercising. Sports drinks aren’t just for professional athletes. Yet you’re still unsure whether you’re drinking the right amount for good health. How much fluid should you really be taking in daily? Do you need to add extra when you’re…

Heading to the beach on a warm, sunny day is a favorite pastime for many American families. To ensure that your trip lives up to expectations, you may want to be sure you remember these summer safety tips tosave you and your family from burns, injuries or mishaps in the water. Water safety Good swimming…

With warmer weather come the joys of eating al fresco. Barbecues, picnics and outdoor eating are common when the temperature rises. However, those higher digits also create a potential breeding ground for food bacteria. And that can bring on foodborne illnesses, which is when you get sick from consuming contaminated beverages or foods, says the Centers…